“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” -Maya Angelou

Senior Consultant, Talent Services

Sue Sherr-Seitz

Baltimore, MD

Specializing in C-Suite and Development searches in the Jewish philanthropic and social justice sectors, Sue brings over 25 years of leadership experience in talent development, fundraising and turnaround management in the nonprofit sector to her search practice at Evolve.   Sue’s extensive networks, proven candidate identification skills, ability to pivot and course correct  as well as her straightforward style have made Sue a trusted partner for search committees and hiring managers across the country.  Her experience with traditional as well as start-up agencies inspire her practice with clients and candidates.  

Sue has held positions in search as well as executive management in fundraising and talent management at the JCC of Greater Baltimore, Jewish Federations of North America and UJA-Federation of New York.  At Evolve, Sue’s search portfolio focuses on national organizations, religious organizations and Jewish federation and fundraising positions in development, operations and executive leadership.

Team(s)

Talent

Recent clients

  • Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City 
  • Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County
  • Greensboro Jewish Federation
  • Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas
  • Jewish United Fund
  • Central Conference of Reform Rabbis
  • URJ (Union for Reform Judaism)
  • Zelikow School of Jewish Nonprofit Management (HUC – JIR)
  • The Birthright Israel Foundation

Education

Master of Science in Social Work, Columbia School of Social Work

Master of Arts, Jewish Theological Seminary of America

Bachelor of Science, University of Maryland

Interests

Sue enjoys yoga, walking, gardening, hiking, live music, any/all things Baltimore City and Ravens football!